Existing Support networks

“The Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment (CREATE!) was established in 2008 with the mission of helping rural populations in the developing world cope with water, food, and fuel shortages resulting from the impact of climate change on their communities.“ Create! are a local Senegal NGO that focus on the self development of communities by providing training and resources. Some of their projects are implementing more efficient wood fired stoves and helping communities establish microfinancing groups.

https://www.createaction.org/incomegeneration/ Heifer International are an international NGO that work in 21 different countries around the world working with farmers to increase the quality and quantity of produce. They support farmers to sustainably build their businesses and earn an income. They have multiple projects in Senegal such as nutrition classes for women and installation of bio gas stoves. They provide training, services and support for families in communities to sustainably become more productive and effective at running their farming business.

ACTED is an independant , internationl non-profit that “endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; coconstruct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.” Their current projects work on food insecurity, nutrition, employment and entrepreneurship. Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) is an international NGO supports the re-emergence of sustainabilty in rural communities, with a focus on developing educational tools to inspire societal transition to resilience. They provide training on varying platforms regardling sustainable agriculture/permaculture with a focus on food sovereignty, energy autonomy, regenerative water cycles and healthy soils. GEN also facilitates the use of IT and communications in this realm.